Tuesday, 11 January 2011

Week 1 decoration- Sewing Machine Heart

So here is the first little decoration! This was just a bit of fun and knocked up in an evening.

1. Cut two hearts out with pinking shears.

2. Backstitch around the edge by hand or on a sewing machine (like me), leaving a space for binding tape.

3. Fill with Lavender and close gap with binding tape in place.

Finishing off was never my strong point in the past but I enjoyed stitching on tiny grey beads in the centre of each dark star which made it a bit more special. By leaving long tales, I was able to stitch ends in neatly. Lovely!

About Me

Hello there! I'm a happy Mummy of a fast growing little girl and an energetic almost three-year-old who tries to snatch a smidge of time whenever I can to get crafty. I can't bear sitting still for too long so it's great to have something to show for the time I spend unwinding.